Technical Officer (Nursing)

• Provide technical support to the Nursing teaching programs at the City campus
• College of Science, Engineering and Health – CBD Campus
• Part time (0.6FTE), Fixed Term contract until December 2020

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the role /College

As the Technical Officer (Nursing), you will contribute to the core activities of the Biological Sciences (City) technical team in support of the Nursing teaching programs on the City Campus. You will prepare and set-up material and equipment for clinical practice classes and will provide support to the maintenance and operation of instrumentation, laboratories and supporting facilities.

The College of Science, Engineering and Health comprises four Schools delivering a broad range of programs in science, engineering, health and technology at apprenticeship, certificate, bachelor, masters and PhD levels. There is a vibrant research community attracting funding from a range of government and industry sources. RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member and the College is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

About you

• Proven experience in a nursing teaching laboratory or relevant nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with high fidelity patient simulators and manikins
• Dedication to providing a high standard of customer service and to work cooperatively as a team member
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and an ability to show initiative
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet defined deadlines, to work autonomously and to manage complex tasks
• Demonstrated familiarity with the legal requirements of a clinical teaching laboratory
• Nursing experience as an RN or EN (Division 2) or equivalent experience in a nursing teaching laboratory

Qualifications

• Nursing experience as an RN or EN (Division 2) or equivalent experience in a nursing teaching laboratory.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We’re proud to share with you some of our wins:

• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines.
• We placed 11th in the 2019 Talent Board APAC Candidate Experience Awards.
• RMIT was placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018.
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency three years in a row!
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019.
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability.
• The launch of our second Reconciliation Plan, Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” - an important step in our reconciliation journey. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact:

• Ewald Van Laake (Technical Manager, Biological Sciences) - 03 9925 4922 or ewald.vanlaake@rmit.edu.au 

 Technical Officer - Nursing PD (City).pdf

We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us via your preferred type of communication: email TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au or call Kassie on +61399252442 with your request(s).

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au